April 2019

Deciding when to put your property on the market is one of the toughest decisions facing owners. Most people want to list their homes or investments when there are strong signs they can attract a top sale price. However, life is far from predictable. Circumstantial events – family changes, job relocations, rate changes – can also tell us the time is right to sell.

There’s no end to the number of upsides at living the New Zealand dream, but there is seemingly only one major downside: A mortgage. As part of making a life-long commitment to having a roof over your head that you can call your own, the vast majority of buyers will have to take out a home loan.

With summer days almost behind us now and cooler weather lurking just around the corner, it’s a good time to do some last minute exterior maintenance to protect your home or your rental, and ensure a warm, safe winter. Here’s what should be on your seasonal inspection checklist.